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The final 3 (really 2.5) Breed Characteristics for 2023 have dropped. I can't believe we were able to crank out NINE between June and now. We are exhausted but so proud of what we have made.

The Akhal-Teke was by far the most difficult BC we have made so far. It fought us every step of the way. We also had the issue of the membership being rather split on what they wanted it to look like. While there was an overwhelming desire to have the AT in the game the membership was split on if they wanted the more elegant deer-like build that the breed can have or the more robust working build. We completed the working build first based on member feedback, it is a wonderful horse but to me it just didn't feel like the Akhal-Teke I wanted to see in the game and I didn't think those who liked the more elegant version would enjoy it either. So we created a second version that was the same art just more refined.

Yes, you have to buy them separately. I don't think they should be priced that way but I don't have the ability to offer them any other way. We made sure BC subs were out before the two Akhal-Teke breeds so you could access them both at a discount.

The Akhal-Teke (L) works only for light-boned horses. The Akhal-Teke (M) can be used on light or medium horses. You can also use the ATM for your riding horse/pony stallions and the ATL for the mares if you want to have some gender variation.


Light


Medium

The traditional cob was a delight to work with though. I know some people wanted a version with the mane not covering the eyes. We decided not to do that because 1) it is the only one we have like that and it is nice to have a version that way and 2) all these BCs have been designed so that the manes and tails can be placed in front of or behind the horse. It is just waiting on the tack editor updates to allow you to make that edit. We have no big projects for next year just polishing and updating what we have with a huge focus on the editor. We will try and get mane/tail ordering to happen sooner rather than later.




If you have a BC subscription you can already use these breeds. You can also unlock them individually if you prefer that way. ENJOY!


*Just a minor note, the sheaths escaped my notice. They aren't right on these. They will be updated.